Which consequence results when a platinum catalyst's surface area decreases during methanol decomposition at 500K?

💡 Explanation

Reduced catalyst surface area lowers the frequency of surface reactions due to fewer active sites. This lowers methanol conversion and hydrogen production because decreased surface sites limits adsorbed reactants; therefore, fuel cell energy conversion drops, rather than improved kinetics from diffusion.

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